Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a professional Indian squash player who has participated in Indian doubles as well as singles competitions.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal dons a sexy black swimsuit in this photoshoot
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is the first Indian female player to enter the top 10 for the PSA rankings in 2012. It has been her highest ranking to date.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is the first Indian female player to enter the top 10 for the PSA rankings in 2012. It has been her highest ranking to date.
Dipika Pallikal was born in a Malayalam family in Chennai. Her parents are Sanjiv and Susan Pallikal. Her mother Susan is a former Indian women's cricketer.
Dipika Pallikal was born in a Malayalam family in Chennai. Her parents are Sanjiv and Susan Pallikal. Her mother Susan is a former Indian women's cricketer.
Dipika Pallikal first turned pro back in 2006. But it was after many ups and downs that the 27-year-old squash star began to find her rhythm in 2011.
Dipika Pallikal first turned pro back in 2006. But it was after many ups and downs that the 27-year-old squash star began to find her rhythm in 2011.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik came into the limelight after her performance at the World Squash Championships in 2012.
In pic: Dipika Pallikal in a cold shoulder dress at a shoot.
Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal were engaged in November 2013. The couple got married in traditional Christian and Hindu ceremonies on 18th and 20th August 2015 respectively.
After citing inequality in prize money Dipika Pallikal Karthik refused to be part of the National Squash Championships from 2012-2015. It was only in 2016, that the equal prize money was agreed upon.
After citing inequality in prize money Dipika Pallikal Karthik refused to be part of the National Squash Championships from 2012-2015. It was only in 2016, that the equal prize money was agreed upon.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist as well as a two-time silver medallist.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses in a bikini in a swimming pool
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist as well as a two-time silver medallist.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses in a bikini in a swimming pool
Dipika Pallikal Karthik has also won three bronze medals and a silver medal at the Asian Games. Dipka has a total of 11 titles in her squash career.
Two years later in 2014, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Padma Shri award.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal during a photoshoot for Vogue India
Two years later in 2014, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Padma Shri award.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal during a photoshoot for Vogue India
Dipika Pallikal shared this photo from one of her holidays with Dinesh Karthik and wrote. 'Whisked away by the husband to this heavenly place #dpdkadventures #beachsunwinerepeat!'
In picture: Dipika Pallikal rocks this black and silver saree just before she attends an event
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